How to get from Santander to Alicante
- 631 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Santander to Alicante: bus, train. The two cities are about 631 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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631 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €92Reading date not recorded | 21h 56m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €63Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 27h 13m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€92Reading date not recorded21h 56m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€63Omio catalogue, Oct 1127h 13m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Santander to Alicante: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Santander → Vitoria AirportbusRegional connection·2h 57m
- 2Vitoria Airport → LogroñobusRegional connection·1h 42m
- 3Logroño → Madridtrain
Renfe·4h 04m - 4Madrid → AlicantetrainRenfe·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeLogroño-Madrid, Madrid-AlicanteBook →
FlixBusVitoria-Gasteiz-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-NarbonneBook →
BlaBlaCar BusNarbonne-AlicanteBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Renfe, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Santander to Alicante works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Santander to Álava, about 2h 57m. Transfer in Álava and continue by Regional connection bus on to Logroño (1h 42m). Transfer in Logroño and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (4h 4m). Transfer in Madrid and continue by Renfe train on to Alicante (2h 30m). In total it's roughly €92 over 21h 56m, 3 transfers.
Santander to Alicante: common questions
Is there a bus from Santander to Alicante?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Santander to Alicante?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Alicante from Santander?
About 631 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Santander to Alicante?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Renfe, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Alicante?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Renfe
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026